1)
For what was he appointed over Yerushalayim?
1.
Rashi: To guard its gates.
2)
Why does it say "k'Ish Emes" with the prefix Kaf?
1.
Ibn Ezra: This affirms the matter.
3)
What do we learn from "me'Rabim"?
1.
Rashi: From a long time ago.
2.
Malbim: He feared Hashem more than he feared many people - 'you should fear Hashem like you fear people' (Berachos 28b). Most people fear a Rabim, to transgress their will, even for a matter for Hashem. Nechemyah needed an appointee who will not fear any man, for many Sarim were with Toviyah.


